Escrow Companies serving Odessa, TX

Let the Light In – Open blinds, raise shades, pull back curtains, put brighter bulbs into lamps and light sockets. The brighter your space is, the more welcoming it will appear to potential buyers, as opposed to dark and gloomy rooms. 

Freshen Up – Open windows to let in fresh air and get rid of odors that may be unfamiliar or unpleasant. Potential owners will be turned off by any smell out of the ordinary, including pets, tobacco, mustiness, etc. Potpourri and fresh flowers can improve the smell of the air in your home, as well as baking fresh bread or cookies. 

Fix Anything That is Broken – Anything that a potential buyer can find wrong with the house should be dealt with quickly. From simple things like switchplate covers and light bulbs to plumbing, windows, screens, and everything else, you never want to show a buyer what he or she will have to do to fix up the place, and the buyer will probably offer you less for the house and still insist that everything be fixed before closing. If you leave the potential buyer nothing to be concerned about, then they will have little reason to offer a lower price. 

Send the Pets Away – You never know how people will respond to even the most well-behaved of pets. Some people are intimidated by all animals, or they may even be allergic to them. Your pets could also become intimidated, causing them to have accidents, which no prospective buyer wants to see. 

Send the Kids Away – As with pets, you never know how a prospective buyer will respond to even the most well-behaved children. Sending the kids to grandma’s or to the movies for the afternoon will also give you a more professional setting in which to show the home.

Paint – A quick coat of paint can breathe new life into any interior and will improve the value of your home. Be sure to stick with light, neutral colors, as they tend to give the illusion of space and are much easier to deal with in terms of decorating and remodeling.

Keep Noise Down – When showing your home, it is important to eliminate any and all unnecessary noise. You should turn off the television and radio, although soft instrumental music is fine. If necessary, close the windows to eliminate any street noise.

You should also try to fix squeaky floorboards, don’t run any noisy equipment such as a vacuum cleaner or power tools while people are looking at your home, and, if possible, ask your neighbors to avoid any irksome noises. 

Comfortable Temperature – Be sure to have the house at a comfortable temperature for the given season. If it’s cold outside, and you have a fireplace, a nice fire will make your home seem cozy and inviting, also providing an excellent selling point.

Features – Provide a thorough written list of the features of your home. 

Questions – Answer questions professionally and truthfully, but don’t volunteer any information. 

Travel Time – Know the distances to schools and shopping centers. 

Stay Back – Let the home and the salesperson do most of the selling.

Refer – any prospect who calls or comes by to your broker for pre-screening and pre-qualification, as well as for your own safety.